Title: Demonstrate physical healthcare knowledge and skills needed by workers in family and human services occupations.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Providing Health Care

Demonstration should include

- performing basic first-aid procedures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR])
- measuring and recording vital signs
- documenting signs and symptoms of common illnesses
- making occupied and unoccupied beds
- assisting with leisure activities
- providing personal grooming services
- providing emotional support.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the consequences of not having a working knowledge of healthcare practices?
- How can information be gathered from clients to ascertain abilities?

Communication

- What are some of the methods through which information and training can be obtained?
- How can human services professionals communicate with the families of clients?

Leadership

- How should the confidentiality of information gathered about a client be maintained?
- How can a professional demonstrate knowledge to client and his/her family?

Management

- Where can one find training to become knowledgeable about health care?
- What are the necessary certifications available to people in the family and human services field?